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4 Description of function

NIRFlex N-500

Operation Manual, Version G

4 .2 .3

Transmission mode

NIR light is sent through a defined pathlength of sample material (e.g. in a cuvette). The transmitted
light contains the spectral information. This is the preferred method for testing liquids.

Detector

Cuvette

NIR light

pathlength

4 .2 .4

Diffuse transmission mode

The diffuse transmission mode is a mixture of “diffuse reflection” and “transmission” mode.

The NIR light penetrates the sample:
•  is refracted
•  diffusely reflected
•  diffusely transmitted

The transmitted rays contain the spectral information of the sample.

Detector

NIR light

Sample

Collecting lens

Summary of Contents for N-500 NIRFlex

Page 1: ...N 500 NIRFlex Operation Manual 093020G en...

Page 2: ...e right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experience espe cially in respect to structure illustrations and technical detail This manual is copyright Information from it...

Page 3: ...3 1 NIRFlex Solids 14 3 3 2 NIRFlex Solids Transmittance 14 3 3 3 NIRFlex Liquids 15 3 4 Fiber optic measuring cells and accessories 16 3 4 1 NIRFlex Fiber Optic Solids 16 3 4 2 NIRFlex Fiber Optic L...

Page 4: ...4 2 Network integration 48 5 5 Installing the measuring cells 49 5 6 Installing the cover of the NIRFlex Solids Transmittance 50 5 7 Preparing the transflectance adapter 51 5 7 1 Adjusting the pathlen...

Page 5: ...7 8 NIRFlex Solids 78 7 9 NIRFlex Liquids 78 7 10 Customer service 79 8 Storage transport and disposal 80 8 1 Storage and transport 80 8 2 Disposal 80 9 Spare parts and accessories 82 9 1 Scope of del...

Page 6: ...distributed or used for competi tive purposes nor made available to third parties The manufacture of any component with the aid of this manual without prior written agreement is also prohibited The E...

Page 7: ...it no trace analysis Thanks to its ruggedness the instrument is suitable for use on most production floors at line near line For suitable environmental conditions see tables of technical data The NIRF...

Page 8: ...ion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury no NOTICE Indicates possible proper...

Page 9: ...protective goggles Wear protective gloves Do not dispose as unsorted household waste Additional user information Paragraphs starting with NOTE transport helpful information for working with the devic...

Page 10: ...ed counter measures in order to achieve and maintain the lowest possible level of hazard NOTE The instrument contains a laser for wavenumber calibration When closed the instrument is consi dered a Cla...

Page 11: ...using and assemblies The following warning sticker s can be found on the housing or assemblies of the NIRFlex N 500 Symbol Meaning Location Hot item hot surface Inside housing next to lamp modules LAS...

Page 12: ...f any safety related incidents which might occur during operation of the instrument or its accessories Legal regulations such as local state and federal laws applying to the instrument or its accessor...

Page 13: ...7 at 35 C max 2500 m for indoor use only Ambient temperature 5 35 C 25 5 C recommended Pollution degree 2 Installation category II Spectral range 800 2500 nm default 1000 2500 nm 12 500 4 000 cm 1 def...

Page 14: ...alibrations 3 3 Non fiber optic measuring cells 3 3 1 NIRFlex Solids Technical data NIRFlex Solids Detector extended range InGaAs temperature controlled Electric power supply 100 230 VAC 10 50 60 Hz 2...

Page 15: ...64 scans Blackman apodization 3 3 3 NIRFlex Liquids Technical data NIRFlex Liquids Detector extended range InGaAs temperature controlled Electric power supply provided from NIRFlex N 500 100 230 VAC...

Page 16: ...er Fiber Optic Solids Max operating temperature 120 C Material Transflectance sleeve material Steel no 1 4435 Spacer ring material Steel no 1 4305 Transflectance adapter window Quartz glass Infrasil 3...

Page 17: ...power supply 100 230 VAC 10 50 60 Hz 20 W Ambient conditions 80 relative humidity for T 31 C linear decreasing to 67 at 35 C max 2500 m for indoor use only Ambient temperature 5 35 C 25 5 C recommend...

Page 18: ...ce giving high wavenumber stability and good data transferability Single beam interferometer without typical double beam divergence for mechanically and tempera ture stable beam alignment More robust...

Page 19: ...ing amplitude This alternating amplitude is detected via the the Laser sensor e giving precise information about velocity and relative position of the wedge The feedback signal is used to control the...

Page 20: ...erent measuring cell modules for different kinds of sample materials can be easily attached to the basic intrument To choose the best measuring cell for a specific range of samples the optical proper...

Page 21: ...that can influence the measurement Not enough sample material available Air bubbles in the measurement path and under the transflectance cover Sample not homogeneous or representative Temperature of...

Page 22: ...tion The NIR light penetration is limited by the sample material It interacts with the sample is refracted and diffusely reflected into the sensor The reflected rays contain the spectral information o...

Page 23: ...information This is the preferred method for testing liquids Detector Cuvette NIR light pathlength 4 2 4 Diffuse transmission mode The diffuse transmission mode is a mixture of diffuse reflection and...

Page 24: ...h serial number e Ethernet connection f Interfaces for service intervals USB 1 USB 2 KBD MS VGA COM g Ventilation filter 4 3 1 Lamp unit The lamp unit comprises two lamp modules A primary lamp module...

Page 25: ...rmal measurements Five different grey standards to check the linearity The software is designed for the automatic use of the standard wheel i e the operator does not have to start one of the above men...

Page 26: ...ools x x Security Designer x x Library Designer x Regulatory Kit x Each package includes the following program elements by default Operator interface to run routine analysis Administrative tools Repor...

Page 27: ...rol System Service controls the complete system It runs in the background as a service Normally there is no user interaction necessary 4 5 2 NIRWare software suite The PC is running the NIRWare Softwa...

Page 28: ...he light is then detected in the measuring cell and the data is sent to the basic instrument The measuring cell has its own power supply and is galvanically isolated from the basic instrument It can b...

Page 29: ...small plastic bags x Internal reference x x x External Reference x x x x x Sample dimensions Spinner 34 mm Petri dish 100 mm Glass vials 10 15 mm Tablets 5 10 mm 0 3 ml The NIRFlex Solids is the ideal...

Page 30: ...the NIRFlex Solids 4 6 3 Petri dish add on for NIRFlex Solids NIRFlex Solids with petri dish add on The NIRFlex Solids with the petri dish add on is the ideal configuration to measure solid samples i...

Page 31: ...of the reference and afterwards the mea surement of the sample positions 1 6 which have been pre defined in the NIRWare Operator The actually measured spectrum is set against the last measured referen...

Page 32: ...rotate during the measurement To carry out the reference measurement the user has to place the External Reference see also section 5 10 onto the sample window 4 6 7 XL add on with iris aperture for NI...

Page 33: ...r reference measurement remove the B L cup first Place the centering ring and the External Refe rence onto the XL add on and perform the measurement XL add on for B L sample cups 4 6 9 External Refere...

Page 34: ...i e Hellma cuvette or glass vials with a diameter of 34 mm can be used as sample vessel in the motor driven Spinner For reference measurement the Spinner can hold the External Reference 4 6 11 Flow c...

Page 35: ...el claim Traditionally these analyses are made using HPLC determining only the active content which is time consuming and very costly The speed efficiency and cost situation can be very much improved...

Page 36: ...osage forms like tablets or capsules a b a Detector b Sample position Sensor position and beam path 4 6 13 Sample plates for the NIRFlex Solids Transmittance The autosampler accepts up to thirty sampl...

Page 37: ...iquids NIRFlex Liquids The NIRFlex Liquids is the ideal configuration to measure liquids like solvents oils etc in transmission mode using glass cuvettes The NIRFlex Liquids enables quantitative and q...

Page 38: ...1 4 6 5 15 14 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 a STOP button b START button c Status LED d Detector e Optic 2 f Ventilation g Heating h Motor i Optic 1 j Mirror k Aperture l Light barrier m Magnetic coding n Magnet...

Page 39: ...ing the results using LEDs on the handle The LEDs at the handle of the fiber optic probe indicate the status of the system and the results of the prediction in routine operation Applications without c...

Page 40: ...START button d Handle e Fiber bundle f Electrical connections probe g Light barrier h Holder for fiber optic i Internal reference j Optic 3 k Detector l Motor m Optic 1 n Optic 2 o Directly reflected...

Page 41: ...is suitable for the analysis of viscous non agressive liquids Thanks to the reproducible adjustable pathlength it is suitable both for the meausurement of slightly and of strongly absorbing samples T...

Page 42: ...uring red LED on green LED on message on monitor green LED on result conforms red LED on result does not conform Because the fiber optic probe is used at a certain distance from the spectrometer the l...

Page 43: ...two SMA connectors Laboratory and immersion process probes in transmission or diffuse reflection mode as well as flow through cells can be attached NIRFlex Fiber Optic SMA NOTE Glas fibers have to be...

Page 44: ...E Inspect the instrument package for damage immediately after delivery If necessary prepare a status report immediately and inform customer and your local Buchi representative Keep the original packag...

Page 45: ...ING movement b Output window of the interferometer c UNLOCKING movement The installation position of the shield depends on the locking status of the transportation lock The label of the shield in this...

Page 46: ...tize at relocation The electric plug on the measuring cell is only designed to plug in the measuring cells Do not connect any other item The spectrometer must be placed onto a clean level and stable s...

Page 47: ...the supplied Ethernet cable Connect the mains cable to the socket Switch on the NIRFlex N 500 via the main switch on the rear of the instrument Start the PC and install the NIRWare software Set up the...

Page 48: ...e NIRFlex N 500 can be installed and used In the following two examples are given All data on one PC via direct link The PC with the NIRWare database is directly connected to the NIRFlex N 500 All dat...

Page 49: ...catches Make sure it is seated well by means of the centerning pins at the NIRFlex N 500 Subsequently fasten the measuring cell with the fixating screw at the bottom of the NIRFlex N 500 NOTE When usi...

Page 50: ...er back into a straight position b c Keep the right hinge of the cover in a matching position with the bushing screw Fasten the screw c with a few turns the screwdriver is part of the scope of deliver...

Page 51: ...er with a new instrument When you receive your transflectance adpater together with a new NIRFlex N 500 instrument the pathlength has already been adjusted to the probe head by the manufacturer When y...

Page 52: ...dapter window a Slide the transflectance adapter over the probe head and orient it so that the pin at the probe head is pushed into the groove of the spacer ring Push the transflectance sleeve upwards...

Page 53: ...o additional adjustment is necessary when you change from one spacer ring to another 5 7 2 Exchanging the spacer ring To exchange the spacer ring in order to work with another pathlength proceed as fo...

Page 54: ...tor and secure the end of the connector with the threadened spacer nut NOTE The spring must be freely movable after installation Fasten the spacer nut handtight only Insert the optical fiber cable Pla...

Page 55: ...e and quality control NOTE The time between two SST requests can be set with the NIRWare Application Designer The recom mended standard value between two tests is 24 hours a test run takes approximate...

Page 56: ...ic dynamic range 5 10 Reference measurements Frequent reference measurements compensate for environmental effects which might influence the spectra Each measuring cell offers a possibility for the ref...

Page 57: ...dd on manually NIRFlex Solids Transmittance built in NIRFlex Fiber Optic Solids x manually NIRFlex Fiber Optic Liquids x manually NIRFlex Liquids built in NIRFlex Fiber Optic SMA individual accessorie...

Page 58: ...tative calibration 16 32 granules 64 The spectral range of the NIRFlex Solids Transmittance is limited to 6000 cm 1 The number of scans should be 64 by default General recommendations for measuring so...

Page 59: ...t liquids Clean probe head Max temperature 150 C avoid air bubbles NIRFlex Solids with petri dish add on and transflectance cover Clear liquids turbid liquids Empty petri dish with transflectance cove...

Page 60: ...hen an add on or a new measuring cell is selected or every time the software is restarted To measure the External Reference proceed as follows Remove any sample from the add on and ensure that the sam...

Page 61: ...t reflection and light leakage All sample plates include an External Reference position By default reference measurements are performed automatically before every measurement sequence NOTICE Risk of d...

Page 62: ...to use 1 5 and 10 mm cuvettes as well If doing so the spacers which fix the cuvettes in the measurement position must be changed A set of different spacers is included in the scope of delivery For qu...

Page 63: ...IRFlex Fiber Optic Solids The handle is equipped with a remote control for initiating the measurements remotely and displaying the results using LEDs on the handle Because the fiber optic probe is use...

Page 64: ...ersions with other pathlengths are available For sample measurements with the NIRFlex Fiber Optic Liquids make sure that the quartz window in the probe head is in full contact with the sample to be an...

Page 65: ...e operator is advised to attend common laboratory biosafety measures in accordance the chosen application and environ ment The Laboratory Biosafety Manual of the World Health Organization can be used...

Page 66: ...between the measurements clean the surfaces in direct contact with the sample after each measurement For this purpose use abrasion resistant precision cloths such as Kimwipes from Kimberly Clark Loose...

Page 67: ...vaporates completely For this purpose you can place the External Reference in an oven for a few minutes at a maximum of 60 C The reference material adsorbs oils and fats 7 2 3 Cleaning of the Transfle...

Page 68: ...he SST NIRWare 1 x includes the NIRWare Automatic Diagnose NADIA NADIA is a tool which enables Buchi service personnel to judge the condition of the NIRFlex N 500 or to do a performance check of the i...

Page 69: ...ced quickly after failure This action can be performed by a trained operator After failure of the primary lamp module the following instructive message appears NOTE When the primary lamp is broken the...

Page 70: ...he housing towards the rear side of the instrument There is a built in sensor to record the opening of the housing A safety tack ensures that the lamp remains in the correct position Slide the safety...

Page 71: ...dule exchange the following message appears at power on Message concerning required instrument setup Click the OK icon to confirm the message Now click the Service icon Operator and double click Assem...

Page 72: ...he standard working conditions of the NIRFlex N 500 a b c Start the Operator software Switch from secondary lamp a to primary lamp Resetting the hour b counter will bring up a prompt for confirmation...

Page 73: ...at laser power supply NOTICE Risk of optical misalignment and damage at the LASER module Do not touch the optical surfaces of the module Handle the module with care i e do not expose the module to hea...

Page 74: ...it with the two screws and connect the electric plug Close the housing of the laser unit This can easily be done by first positioning the slits over the screws When the instrument and the PC is switch...

Page 75: ...t setup Click the OK icon to confirm the message Now click the Service icon Operator The following dialog opens Assembly setup dialog Click the icon next to the Laser Module row The following dialog a...

Page 76: ...pad after 6 month of use at the latest An earlier exchange might be necessary when the instrument is operated in a dusty environment To replace the ventilation filter proceed as follows Remove the fi...

Page 77: ...50 V Reconnect the power supply connector and switch on the instrument Replacing the primary fuses 7 7 1 Measuring cell fuse replacement Each measuring cell is provided with two fuses located at the b...

Page 78: ...remove them with a soft tissue and clean the sample holder with a non aggressive liquid water or alcohol Special attention is needed to prevent the glass window from getting any scratches by using opt...

Page 79: ...e technical training and knowledge of possible dangers which might arise from the instrument Addresses of official Buchi customer service offices are given on the Buchi website under www buchi com If...

Page 80: ...TE Because of its weight it is recommended to carry the instrument with two persons Clean the instrument thoroughly before storage or transport When returning the instrument to BUCHI fill out a copy o...

Page 81: ...ed in the laboratory and is new was not in contact with toxic corrosive biologically active explosive radioactive or other dangerous matters is free of contamination The solvents or residues of pumped...

Page 82: ...arts Use only genuine consumables and genuine spare parts for maintenance and repair to assure good system performance and reliability Any modifications to the spare parts used is allowed only with th...

Page 83: ...dd on accepting B L sample cups N510 006 Spinner add on N510 012 Flow cell adapter add on N510 013 NIRFlex Solids Transmittance Product Order number For measurements in diffuse transmission mode with...

Page 84: ...om made lengths up to 7 m available N513 000 NIRFlex Fiber Optic SMA Product Order number For measurements in transmission or diffuse reflection mode External optical probes or and measuring cells can...

Page 85: ...019 French 93021 Italian 93022 Spanish 93023 Quick Guide NIRWare 1 2 en 93124 NIRWare Quick Guide English 93124 German 93125 French 93126 Italian 93127 Quick Guide NIRWare 1 4 English 11593434 German...

Page 86: ...acer for 5 mm cuvettes 1 spacer for 2 mm cuvettes 1 spacer for 1 mm cuvettes Set of spacers 6 pieces of each 45430 45431 45432 N560 013 Set of 100 glass vials to be used with NIRFlex Solids with the v...

Page 87: ...d on for NIRFlex Solids accepting B L cups N510 006 High performance sample cup for NIRFlex Solids 46259 Exchange glass bottom 46246 a b b b c d e f Transflectance adapter for NIRFlex Fiber Optic Soli...

Page 88: ...Product Order number Holder for fiber optic probe 46273 Barcode reader 42762 Special Vials set of 6 11056492 Unbreakable Sample Cup for NIRFlex Solids 11055058 Transflectance cover for Unbreakable Cup...

Page 89: ...add on 11055051 Flow Through cuvettes 11055911 9 2 NIRFlex spectrometer Spare parts NIRFlex spectrometer Product Order number Primary lamp module N560 001 Laser unit N560 002 Fuse T 10 A slow blow L 2...

Page 90: ...mm 41583 Set of 100 glass vials for vial add on N560 015 10 filter pads 42778 XL add on with iris aperture N510 005 XL add on accepting B L sample cup N510 006 High performance sample cup 046259 Exch...

Page 91: ...se 2 0 AT 02998 Cuvette holder complete N560 010 Set of 2 quartz glass cuvettes 2 mm 46266 1 spacer for 5 mm cuvettes 45430 1 spacer for 2 mm cuvettes 45431 1 spacer for 1 mm cuvettes 45432 10 filter...

Page 92: ...e parts Fiber Optic Solids Product Order number Fuse 2 0 AT 02998 10 filter pads 42778 Packing parts SMA 11056060 9 9 Transflectance adapter Spare parts transflectance adatper Product Order number Spa...

Page 93: ...to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Fran ais Cet appareil a t test et s est av r conforme aux limites pr vues pour les...

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